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volley

[vol´e]

a rhythmical succession of muscular twitches artificially induced; the aggregate of nerve impulses set up by a single stimulus.

vol·ley

(vol'ē),

A synchronous group of impulses induced simultaneously by artificial stimulation of either nerve fibers or muscle fibers.

[Fr. volée, fr. L. volo, to fly]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

vol·ley

(vol'ē)

A synchronous group of impulses induced simultaneously by artificial stimulation of either nerve fibers or muscle fibers.

[Fr. volée, fr. L. volo, to fly]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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